The Edge Podcast The App That Rewards You In Crypto For Playing Golf
Jared Phillips is the CoFounder and CEO of GolfN.
In this episode, we dive into GolfN, a new golf rewards app built on Solana that lets you earn crypto and other rewards for playing golf, tracking your game, and sharing your love of golf with friends. With over 40,000 golfers on the waitlist and an app launch just around the corner, GolfN is one of the most promising new consumer apps built on Web3 rails, delivering crypto-native rewards that users can benefit from without ever needing to think about the tech behind it.
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
7:02 - Why build a rewards app for golfers?
13:08 - Golf’s trending rise in popularity
17:40 - The fast-paced world of golf media
23:39 - The state of legacy golfing apps
28:20 - Why are there few loyalty programs for golfers?
29:25 - Sponsor break
32:13 - GolfN = Strava + Chase Rewards + Pokémon GO
35:41 - GolfN is an accountability app like WHOOP
42:52 - Sponsor break
44:30 - Examples of how we will use the GolfN app
48:55 - What rewards will GolfN users earn?
52:51 - Benefits of GolfN for course managers
56:42 - GolfN digital golf cards (NFTs) increase earnings in-app
1:00:25 - GolfN app expected to launch any day
1:02:49 - What’s next?
1:06:16 - Closing
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🔗 Guest Links 🔗
► GolfN website: https://golfn.com/
► GolfN on X: https://x.com/GolfNapp
► Jared on X: https://x.com/JMPlusEV
► Bryson DeChambeau on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brysondechambeau/videos
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All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. DeFi Dad and Nomatic are both investors in GolfN. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.